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My experience is coupled with genuine concern for my patients. All of my staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well....more

My experience is coupled with genuine concern for my patients. All of my staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well.

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Dr. Ravindra is one of the best Orthopedists in Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore. He has been a successful Orthopedist for the last 26 years. He is a qualified MS - Orthopedist . You can visit him at Suguna Hospital in Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore. You can book an instant appointment online with Dr. Ravindra on Lybrate.com.

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This is due to weakness of calf muscles. You should search for calf muscle strengthening and stretching exercises on Google. After practicing these exercises for a week, you will see the change by yourself. Avoid prolonged standing posture and keep a pillow under your knees and ankle joints while sleeping.

Well, for ligament injury, arthroscopy surgery is done and ligament is reconstructed. At 73, I would prefer not to do this as results in this age are not known. Usually this surgery is done in younger and more active population.
For you, it would be appropriate to use donjoy knee brace for acl tear. Perform hamstring strengthening exercises and you would be good.

What is the severity of pain? is the pain continous or intermittent? is it pulsating? since pain is a complex phenomenon, there are many treatment options medications, therapies, and mind-body techniques.
Apart from pain killers, there is evidence that certain dietary supplements and vitamins can help with certain types of pain. Fish oil is often used to reduce pain associated with swelling.
A therapeutic diet complemented with few medications for pain management can also work wonders. Do reply back for medication prescriptions. Being also a general physician and registered dietitian, I prescribe both evidence based herbal as well as allopathic medicines complementing with dietary guidelines and home remedies carefully personalized for each individual patient.

Avoid exertion. Normal walk is good for you. Take calcium rich diet. Sit for atleast half an hour in sun. Its good for you. You can take half spoon haldi in warm milk. For proper cure consult a doctor.

Hi
you can start physiotherapy treatment to strengthen the muscles around the knee joint.
Meanwhile apply cold pack for 20 minutes thrice a day for 5 days.
Do reply for private consultation and detailed treatment plan
wishing you a good health.

Hi Lybrate user
Take Musthadi Marm kashyam 15 ml two times a day before taking meal.
Take Lakshadi guggul Two tablets three times a day.
Apply Murivina oil on knee joint.
Take plenty of milk with dry zinger.
These medicines definitely heal any tissue or ligament injury.
Tc Thanks Regards.